Joanna Lumley on Desert Island Discs 2007 with Kirsty Young

Published 2024-03-15
Interview with Dame Joanna Lumley where she reflects on her life as a model and actor. She reveals how she got the part of Purdy in the New Avengers tv series and remembers the time when she had her son Jamie and the support she got from her parents. She talks about being in Ab Fab and winning a BAFTA. This is an edited version of the interview with added music from her work. Please leave comments if you so wish.

All Comments (7)
  • @HaydnGuite
    A wonderful actress and a genuinely lovely lady. She created a brilliant and original character in Patsy Stone and I enjoyed her in The New Avengers. She has a remarkable presence on screen and comes across as quite fascinating. Thanks Joanna ❤ 😊
  • OMGoodness! And ending with my favourite piece of music...Peter And The Wolf...shades of siting on my father's knee while he guided me through this and other pieces of music...my introduction to the classics. Thank you so much. Enjoyed every moment AND I have ALL of Joanna's books! Scrumdiddlyumptious!! This has been my Sunday afternoon delight! See you in Australia Joanna!!!
  • @davesky538
    Mrs. Bantree! Marple, Body in the Library!
  • @ciaranchew
    Another brilliant pick, joanna is a fascinating person, i am really going to enjoy, thank you 😊
  • @annebevan9313
    What a lovely unpretentious lady. I have really enjoyed listening to her